Ira vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Cason mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Ira and Cason boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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